It is time to think about getting a flu shot.  Trish Elliott of the Hood River County Health Department says they will doing public clinics once again this year, and that schedule will be available soon.  But she notes with most pharmacies providing flu vaccine, it’s becoming easier for people to get their shots.  Elliott reminds people to wash hands frequently, cough into your elbow and not your hands, sleep well, stay hydrated, and stay home when sick to help prevent the spread of flu germs.